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America Abbitt

The Lebanon Reporter
Tuesday, April 23, 1912, page 1

AGED WOMAN EXPIRES OF RHEUMATISM OF HEART

America Abbitt Died Yesterday At Daughter’s Home In Union Township

Mrs. America Abbitt, 82 years 4 months and 19 days old, expired at 10:45 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. S. Artman in Union Township. She had been ill for ten days. Rheumatism of the heart was the cause of her demise. Mrs. Abbitt was born in Marion County, Ind. She was married in Boone County in August, 1844, to the late John Wesley Abbitt, who died Nov. 5, 1895. The children surviving are; Mrs. Indiana Smith, Mrs. Josephine Good, John W. Abbitt, Mrs. Martha McRoberts, Columbus M. Abbitt, Mrs. Lavina Kolb, Mrs. Louretta Artman, George S. and James E. Abbitt. The following children are deceased; Mary and Elizabeth Abbitt, Mrs. Bethsheba King, Mrs. Letithia Shoemaker, Mrs. Phoebe Stark. Two brothers, Columbus Sedwick of Rosston, and William Sedwick of Lebanon, and one sister, Sydney Sedwick, of Rosston, are living. The funeral will be held at Mts. Run Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. E. A. Williams officiating. Interment will be in Mts. Run Cemetery.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Chester Abbitt

The Lebanon Reporter
Friday, June 7, 1963, page 4

CHESTER ABBITT CLAIMED AT 64

Chester C. Abbitt, 64, died Thursday at his farm home on Route 1, Zionsville, where he had resided his entire life. He was born in Union Township, August 29, 1898, the son of Columbus M. and Anna (Tweedy) Abbitt. On March 7, 1928, he was married to Mary Hamilton, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Marion and Meredith, Zionsville, two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Zella Kanis, rural New Augusta, Mrs. Laura DeLong, Zionsville and Miss Edith Abbitt, Indianapolis. Mr. Abbitt was a member of the Mounts Runn Baptist Church and the Zion Lodge F & AM. He had been a farmer all his life. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Flanner and Buchanan Zionsville Mortuary, with burial in Mts. Runn Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Essex will officiate. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today, at the mortuary.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Justin C. Adair

Veedersburg News
Sep 1938

MAN STRUCK BY AUTO DIES IN HOSPITAL

Justin C. Adair, aged Veedersburg resident, who was injured on Tuesday, August 23, by a car as he crossed Second street in Veedersburg, died at the Lake View hospital, Friday morning. Mr. Adair, carrying some boxes in his arms, was crossing the street when a car driven by Charles Munns of Waynetown, approached. Adair evidently did not see the machine for he stepped into the side of it. He was thrown to the pavement, suffering a skull fracture. He was carried in an unconscious condition to the office of Dr. C. B. McCord. He was rushed to the Lake View hospital and failed to regain consciousness. His condition was reported slightly improved last Thursday and it was thought he might recover. Mr. Adair was 73 years of age, having been born in Boone county on August 5, 1865, the son of Isaac and Lydia Adney Adair. For the past twenty years he has resided in Veedersburg where he followed the carpenter trade until ill health caused his retirement. He was married to Miss Effie Booe. She and the following children are survivors: Virgil and Otis, Mrs. Ossia Streator and Mrs. Lydia Rhodes, all of Veedersburg. A sister, Mrs. Minnie Wells, is a survival [sic]. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Nazarene church with the Rev. S. E. Northstine, pastor, officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at Thorntown, where the deceased spent his early life.

[second obituary]

Justin Chauncey Adair

Justin Chauncey Adair, the son of Isaac and Lydia Adney Adair, was born on the 5th day of August, 1865, in Mechanicsburg, Indiana, and departed this life at the Lake View hospital, Danville, Illinois, September 3, 1938, at the age of 73 years and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Effie E. Booe, April 9 1902. Six children came to bless this union, two of whom preceded their father in death. The wife and four children remain to mourn his passing; Otis Adair, Virgil Adair and Mrs. Ocie Streeter, at home, Mrs. Lydia Rhodes of Veedersburg and four
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Wells, Muncie, Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. Father mother, one sister and two brothers preceded him in death. The earlier part of his life was spent in Thorntown, Indiana, engaged in the milling business. Then later he moved his family to Veedersburg and worked as a carpenter and at various other trades. The last few years he hadn't been able to do any work due to ill health. He was a very familiar figure on the streets., He leaves a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his death.

Submitted by: Karen Zach - August, 2006

Claude L. Airhart

Russellville News
Jan 16, 1953

Claude L. AIRHART, 51, son of Rev. C. L. Airhart of New Market died Saturday Jan 10 at the Veteran hospital in Los Angeles. He was born at Advance, Indiana and spent his youth in Greencastle, Indiana. Survivors are the father Rev Cornelius L. Airhart of New Market, two sisters Mrs. Blanche Jackson of North Salem, Indiana, Mrs. Mamie Tate of Indianapolis, a brother Paul Airhart of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by a brother Jessie Airhart and an infant sister. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles. The father is past 92.

Submitted by: Karen Zach - Montgomery County, INGenWeb - March 17, 2007
Source: "Putnam County Obituaries of Mary Jo Johnson," by Mary Jo Johnson. (Used with permission.)
Repository: Crawfordsville District Public Library.

Cornelius L. Airhart

Crawfordsville Journal Review
Jan 12, 1956

New Market -- Rev. Cornelius L. Airhart, 95, veteran minister who began his career in the pulpit at the age of 21 in 1881 and who had served churches in Boone, Montgomery, Parke and Putnam counties, died Thursday at 3:50 p.m. at his home here. He became ill last month and death resulted from complications. Rev. Airhart was ordained on May 30, 1885. He was active in the ministry until two years ago, serving as pastor of the Browns Valley Primitive Baptist Church of which he was also a member. In addition to his long service with the church, he held political office on two occasions, serving as a representative to the Indiana legislature from Boone County in 1901 and an auditor of Putnam county from 1910 to 1914. Rev. Airhart was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodge. Born Sept 10, 1860 near Advance in Boone County, he was the son of Henry and Mary Galliday Airhart. He was first married in Boone County in 1882 to Adda May Canine and was later married in Montgomery County to Evelyn VanCleave in 1911. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mayme Tate of Cortez, Fla; and Mrs. Blanche Jackson of North Salem; a son, Paul of Union, NJ: 8 living grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Two sons, Claude and Jesse and a daughter, Maude preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan 15 at 2 p.m. from the Noble Reeves Funeral Home with burial in Pisgah Cemetery in Boone County.

Submitted by: Karen Zach, 18 Jan 2004

[Second Obituary Follows]

Rev. Cornelius L. Airhart

Russellville News
Jan 20, 1956

Rev. Cornelius L. AIRHART, 95, died Thursday Jan 12, 1956 at New Market, Indiana. Born September 10, 1860 near Advance, Boone County, Indiana son of Henry and Mary Goliday Airhart. He married first in Boone County to Adda May Canine. He married 2nd in Montgomery County to Evelyn Vancleave in 1911. Survivors are the wife, two daughters, Mayme Tate of Cortez, Fl; Mrs. Blanch Jackson of North Salem, son Paul of Union, NJ; 8 grandchildren, 12 great. Two sons, Claude and Jesse and daughter Maude preceded him in death. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Boone County, Indiana [sic]. Rev. Airhart began his career in the pulpit at age 21 in 1881 and served churches in Boone, Montgomery, Parke and Putnam Counties.

Submitted by: Karen Zach - Montgomery County, INGenWeb - March 17, 2007
Source: "Putnam County Obituaries of Mary Jo Johnson," by Mary Jo Johnson. (Used with permission.)
Repository: Crawfordsville District Public Library.

Anna B. (Primmer) Albert

Progress Review
La Porte City, Iowa
November 11, 1937

Mrs. Anna B. Albert

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna B. Albert, 85, who died early Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Gallagher, here were held Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. at the Church of Christ. Rev. John McKee officiated. Burial was in Brandon cemetery.

Mrs. Albert's death was attributed to heart trouble.

Deceased was born July 14, 1851 in Lubbon [sic - Lebanon?], Boone county, Indiana, daughter of William and Sarah Engel Primmer, pioneers who came from Tennessee to Indiana in a covered wagon. She was married to Jacob Albert, September 8, 1868 in Vinton. He died on March 27, 1919.

Mrs. Albert was a member of the Church of Christ and the W.R.C.

Surviving is the one daughter Mrs. Bert Gallagher of Brandon, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Four children preceded her in death.

Transcribed by: T. Stover - July 16, 2007

Thomas F. Allen

The Times
Hammond, Indiana
July 15, 1922

Indiana News

Lebanon, July 15 -- Thomas F. Allen, 66, widely known throughout the state as a horse buyer, died suddenly here yesterday of apoplexy. Allen is survived by a wife and two children.

Transcribed by: T. Stover - January 20, 2007

Edwin Hatfield Anderson

The New York Times
New York, New York
May 1, 1947

DR. E. H. ANDERSON, LIBRARIAN, IS DEAD

Retired Director of New York System Introduced Several Advances in 21 Years

Dr. Edwin Hatfield Anderson, director emeritus of The New York Public Library died Tuesday night in Evanston, Ill., where he was visiting a daughter, Mrs. A. James Behrendt, according to word received here yesterday. His age was 86.

A distinguished scholar as well as librarian, Dr. Anderson was director of the library here for twenty-one years until his retirement in 1934. Of late he had lived at Williamsburg, Va.

Under Dr. Anderson the public library made great strides in the promotion of learning in general, the professional education of librarians and the increase in the volume of books lent to the public. The number of branches and of books in the main building and branches increased greatly during the Anderson administration, as did the number of visits by the, public to the various buildings.

The main library at Forty-second Street and Fifth Avenue, opened two years before he became a director in 1913, was visited yearly just before his retirement by from 4,000,000 to 5,000,000 persons and the branches by many millions more Books issued annually by the library’s circulation department at that time numbered more than 10,000,000 and reference volumes consulted annually totaled over 4,000,000.

Chose Scholars for Staff

One of Dr. Anderson's contributions was his appointing to the library staff able librarians who were also scholars, in contrast to the custom of some head librarians in other cities of appointing persons who were primarily scholars and were unfamiliar with library procedure. His ability to select and train personnel was so outstanding that he trained many presidents of the American Library Association. He himself was a former president of that body.

Dr. Anderson organized the Library School of the New York Public Library and played a major part in its consolidation with the New York State Library School to form the Columbia School of Library Service in 1926. He was largely responsible for the formation of the staff of the reference department of the library here.

Born in Zionsville, Ind., son of Philander and Emma A. Duzan Anderson, he was graduated with an A. B. degree from Wabash College in 1883. He held honorary degrees of M.A. and Litt. D. from Columbia University, honorary L. H. Ds from Wabash and New York University and an honorary Litt. D. from Carnegie Institute of Technology.

Dr. Anderson studied in the New York State Library School and worked as a cataloguer in the Newberry Library, Chicago, before he became librarian of the Carnegie Free Library, Braddock, Pa., in which post he served in 1892-95. In the latter year he organized the Carnegie Free Library of Pittsburgh, and he remained as its director for nine years. On the day of the library's opening, with 8,000 volumes, he had a catalogue in book form listing everything on the shelves.

Work in Pittsburgh

His achievements in Pittsburgh included the extension of the institution through many branches and the planning of the buildings for the comfort of readers. He designed many of the furnishings and arrangements himself, working with architects, and he carried on this policy in New York in the building of branches and the interior fittings of the main building. Under his direction the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh became the model for libraries in many other cities.

He gave up library work in 1904 to become superintendent of some Missouri zinc mine properties for a year. He returned to library work in 190G as director of the New York State Library and its Library School and in 1908 became assistant director of the New York Public Library.

Dr. Anderson was the recipient in 1927 of the Order of the White Lion from the late Thomas G. Masaryk, then President of Czechoslovakia, for public service. He was a former president of the Keystone State and New York State Library Associations and the New York Library Club.

Upon his retirement in 1934, Dr. Anderson was praised by the late Frank Polk, then president of the board of trustees of the local library, for having “administered the institution most ably.” He had been a member of the Century Club here.

Besides his daughter, he leaves a widow, Mrs. Frances R. Plummer Anderson, and another daughter, Mrs. John W. Green Jr. of Danbury, Conn.

Transcribed by: T. Stover - November 4, 2008

Lucinda Catherine (Young) Apple

Jamestown Press
Jamestown, Indiana
Friday, 31 January 1902, page 3

Mrs. Lucinda Catherine APPLE, wife of M. M. APPLE, whose home is near Poplar Grove, died at the Deconess [sic?] Hospital at Indianapolis Monday night as a result of an operation which she had undergone to have cancer removed. The operation was performed Saturday about noon. The body was brought to Lizton [Hendricks County, Indiana] Tuesday morning and removed to the home of the husband by Undertaker Smith, of this place [Jamestown, Boone County, Indiana] The deceased was the daughter of the late Milton YOUNG and was 39 years and 11 months old. Funeral services were held at the Old Union Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Carney, after which the remains were interred in the Old Union Cemetery.

Transcribed by: Janet Isley Price (no relation to individuals) - October 29, 2007

Isaac Armstrong

Thorntown Times
[date unknown]

As The Thorntown Times goes to press, we learn of the death of Isaac Armstrong, father of F. N. Armstrong, which occurred about eight o’clock. His death was due to the infirmities of old age, he being 84 at the time of his death. He had walked with the aged companion he leaves for sixty-two years. Throughout all his life he was a moral and upright man and led a good life. He was a life-long Presbyterian and a faithful consistent working member. The Funeral will be held from the residence Saturday morning at 9:30 and interment at the Colfax Cemetery.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Thomas H. Armstrong
Jamestown Press Jamestown, (Boone County) Indiana 6 January 1898 page one

Thomas H. Armstrong died at his home, one mile east of Lizton, 22 December. He had been complaining for several months, but was confined to his house for only about two weeks. He leaves a wife and a six month old baby, besides mother, brothers and sisters. Thomas was born 16 November 1876; married 19 September 1897. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. C. E. BeeBee; burial in the cemetery at the church.

Submitted by: Janet ISLEY Price - 11 Jan 2000

Abraham Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Wednesday, January 8, 1941, page 1

ABRAHAM ARTMAN CLAIMED BY DEATH

Services At Lawler Chapel Friday

Abraham “Abe” Artman, age 80 years, former Boone County schoolteacher and for many years connected with the T. H. I. And E. Tractor Company passed away this morning at 9:40 o’clock at his home, 425 West Walnut Street. He had been bedfast the last seventeen weeks and his death was caused by a complication of ailments. Mr. Artman was born in Marion County, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Dunlap) Artman, both natives of Pennsylvania. He was married in Boone County, June 9, 1883, to Mary Luella Moulton, who died September 22, 1933. He spent most of his life in Boone County where he was well and favorably known. He taught school in Union and Marion Townships eight years, farmed twelve years and was employed twenty-seven years by the T. H. I. And E. Traction Company, until the line was discontinued. He was a member of the Central Christian Church and the Royal Neighbors Order. Survivors are four children, Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Martin of near Lebanon, Mrs. Lacie Davis of Lebanon, Alta N. Artman of Big Springs and William J. Artman of Indianapolis, a brother, Francis Artman of Rosston, twelve grandchildren; a great grandchild, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Merle Artman, who with her children, had made her home with Mr. Artman since 1932. Three brothers, William Artman, Eli Artman and Judge Samuel R. Artman; four sisters, Mrs. Rosanna Hancock, Miss Amanda Artman, Mrs. Sarah Davis and Miss Mary Artman, and five children are deceased.
Funeral services will be held at the Lawler Funeral Home Friday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. C. H. Barnett officiating, assisted by Rev. Richard W. Moore, burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body will be removed Thursday morning from the Lawler Funeral Home to the residence, 425 East Walnut Street, where friends may call until noon Friday when it will be returned to the funeral home for services.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Ada A. Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Friday, May 1, 1936 - pg 1

MRS. S. R. ARTMAN, WELL KNOWN CLUB WOMAN, EXPIRES

Succumbs To Extended Illness At Home In Country Club Park

Mrs. Ada A. Artman, widow old Judge Samuel A. Artman, and a member of a prominent Boone County family, passed away at her home in Country Club Park (Ulen Country Club) this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, following an extended illness. She was stricken with a heart attack at her apartment in the Columbia Club, Indianapolis, about the middle of January and she was removed to the Methodist Hospital for treatment. On February 2, she was brought to the Witham Hospital and a few weeks ago was taken to her home in Country Club Park.
Mrs. Artman was a traveler, lecturer and poet and she was founder, lecturer and honorary President of the International Travel and Study Club of Indianapolis, which has approximately 1,000 members in it's forty chapters. She was also President of a Rescue Home in Indianapolis at the time of her death. She was one of the representatives of the 15,000,000 members of the National Council of Women in the United States, to the World's International Quinquenuial in Norway, touring in a special train, nearly every country in Europe. She also represented the National Council of the United States of America at the Brazil expedition at Rio de Janeiro and the National Council of Argentine, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and many European Councils.

BORN IN BOONE COUNTY

Mrs. Artman was born in Marion Township, Boone County, May 31, 1868, the daughter of Captain Thomas A. and Julia Cobb. She lived on the farm and went to common school near her father's home. After completing her common school courses, she attended high school at Westfield, Indiana. She taught school in Marion Township, near her old home for two years. She was married May 1, 1889, to Samuel A. Artman, who later served as judge of the Boone County Circuit Court. Judge Artman passed away June 7, 1930.
After her marriage, she took up her residence in Lebanon. A son, Thomas B. Artman, was born February 26, 1890, and passed away at the home, on August 13, 1910, while in his senior year at Indiana University. Mrs. Artman was active in church and social circles while in Lebanon. She was a member of the Central Christian Church, where she taught a Sunday school class for many years, later transferring her membership to the Third Christian Church at Indianapolis and she taught a large class of girls. In 1928, Judge Artman built a home in Country Club Park, to which they moved from Indianapolis. Mrs. Artman, while living in Lebanon, retained her interest in her club life in Indianapolis, residing there in the winter and making her home in Country Club Park in the summer months. Among her literary works are two books "Glimpses of the Sunny South," published in 1903, and "Flower in the Rain," published in 1931. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. William D. Lane, a twin sister who resides in Lebanon; Mrs. Frank O. Staton, of near Lebanon and Mrs. Rush Cash of Lebanon, and a brother, George M. Cobb of Evanston, Illinois. One brother, Thomas A. Cobb Jr., is deceased.

Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.

[Note: See second obituary below]

The Lebanon Reporter
Saturday, May 2, 1936 - pg 2

RITES SUNDAY FOR MRS. S. R. ARTMAN

Services To Be Held At The Residence

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel R. Artman, who passed away at her home in Country Club Park, Friday, following a several months illness, will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Carl H. Barnett, Pastor of the Central Christian Church, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body was removed from the Lawler Funeral Home, to the residence this afternoon. Mrs. Ocie Higgins Jencks will sing favorite hymns of Mrs. Artman. The flower bearers will be selected from the membership of the International Travel and Study Club of Indianapolis. Mrs. Artman was organizer, lecturer and honorary life president of the club. The pallbearers will be Dr. W. H. Green, William H. Smith, Charles Higbee, Clark Lindsey, William Means, H. P. New and Henry C. Ulen of Lebanon, and Emmett Ralston of Indianapolis.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Mary Artman

The Lebanon Pioneer
Thursday, September 14, 1922 - pg 8

Mrs. Mary Artman, a life long resident of Boone County, wife of William A. Artman, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 1933, at the residence in Union Township, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 2 days. She had been failing for a year or more with heart and stomach trouble, but had been bedfast only two weeks. Mrs. Artman was born in Boone County, Indiana, January 12, 1856, and was on January 12, 1873, married to William A. Artman, who survives. There are also surviving five children; Mrs. Dollie Ortwein of Hamilton County, Mrs. Sarah A. Harshbarger of Union Township, Mrs. Mollie Brown of near Brownsburg, Roy and Frank Artman, who reside on the home farm. Two children died in infancy. There are two brothers, Henry Woodruff of Hamilton County, and George Woodruff of Indianapolis, and three sisters, Mrs. Rena Robison of Deputy, Mrs. Isabelle Edwards of Lafayette and Mrs. Flora Hobson of near Westfield. The funeral will be conducted at the Mounts Run Church at 10:30 Friday morning. Burial will be at Mounts Run Cemetery.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Roy Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Wednesday, July 9, 1975 - pg 8

Roy Artman Was Prominent Union Township Farmer

Roy Artman, 87, Route 1, Whitestown, well-known Boone County farmer, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a three-week illness. Artman had farmed his entire life and lived on the same farm in Union Township for over 50 years. In 1970 he received the Old Timers Award for service to Agriculture and his community at the annual Boone Feeders and Breeders Banquet. Born in Union Township September 20, 1887, he was the son of William and Mary (Woodruff) Artman. He was married September 10, 1915 in Paris, Ill., to Luna Akers, who survives. The couple would have celebrated its 60th wedding anniversary this year. Artman attended Union Township schools when a young boy and remained in the area where he was recognized and respected by his peers as well as leaders in the agriculture industry who sought his advice and wise counseling. He was a member of the Northdfield Community Church. Surviving in addition to the wife are three children including Mrs. Richard (Mary) Chapman of Bringhurst, John and Joe Artman, both of Route 1, Whitestown; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. A son, Roy Artman Jr., of Noblesville, died in 1974 and a brother, Frank Artman is deceased. Also three sisters preceded him in death. Last rites have been arranged for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Russell and Hitch Funeral Home in Lebanon with interment following in Oak Hill Cemetery. Officiating will be Elder Sherman Essex and W. W. Shields. Friends are being received at the funeral home beginning 3 p.m. today.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Samuel R. Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Tuesday, June 3, 1930

JUDGE ARTMAN INJURED IN FALL FROM PORCH ROOF

Jurist Picked Up Unconscious And Taken To Witham

Suffers Sever Concussion Of Brain-Side Paralyzed

Toppling from the roof of a porch at his home in Country Club Park shortly before noon today, Samuel R. Artman, prominent Indiana jurist and for several years a member of two state boards, was critically injured when his head struck a cement step. He fell about fifteen feet and was rendered unconscious. He was removed by ambulance to the Witham Hospital where at two o’clock this afternoon he had only partly regained consciousness. E-ray pictures failed to reveal a fracture of the scull, but he suffered a severe concussion of the brain. The back of his head was badly cut. His left side was partly paralyzed, but his condition was reported to be gradually clearing this afternoon. An Indianapolis specialist was to arrive about four o’clock to assist in the case. The attending surgeon said he considered Mr. Artman’s condition as being “very serious.”

Details Lacking

Details of the fall were lacking this afternoon. Mr. Artman was alone in the house at the time, Mrs. Artman being at Indianapolis. He crawled through a bathroom window out on the porch roof intently to make repairs on the roof. Standing near the edge of the porch covering, he apparently lost his balance and fell head first. Frank Dunn, Zionsville Banker, witnessed the fall from the Ulen Country Club and summoning others, ran to the scene and helped carry the injured man into the house and called for an ambulance. Mrs. Artman was reached at Indianapolis and notified of her husband’s condition . She reached here a short time after the accident. Few natives of Boone County have gained more prominence in the state and nation than Judge Artman. For a number of years he was chairman of the Indiana Industrial Board, resigning to become a member of the Indiana Public Service Commission. After holding that post for a short time he resigned and was reappointed chairman of the Industrial Board. Later he resigned again because of poor health, and about two years ago built a beautiful home in Country Club Park where he and Mrs. Artman have since resided. He practiced law in Lebanon and Indianapolis and served one term as Judge of the Boone Circuit Court.. An opinion rendered in a liquor case while he was judge of the local court gained nation-wide prominence for him.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Thomas B. Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Monday, August 15, 1910 - pg 1

THOMAS ARTMAN DIED SATURDAY

Succumbed To The Inevitable After A Brave Fight

FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY

Services to be Held at Methodist Church Here at 2:30 p.m.-- Burial Will be in Oak Hill

Death is always sad when it takes the aged, the grief of bereaved relatives and friends is in a measure mitigated by the knowledge that life has run its allotted span and that the final dissolution has come as the natural result of accumulated yeas. But, when it lays its remorseless hands upon one who has not yet reached maturity, when it blots out the youthful dreams and ideals which are nearing fruition, when it claims a bright mind a career of promise, the great heart of the community is touched with the keenest sorrow and regret. And when that youth is an only child in whose development the fond hopes of parents are centered, the grief is intensified a hundred fold. And thus it is that no death that has occurred for so long time has occasioned so universal sorrow as that of Thomas B. Artman, who passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock at the home of his parents, Judge and Mrs. S. R. Artman, 1933 North New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Lebanon people have watched with sympathetic interest his brave fight against the encroachments of the dread disease of typhoid fever and they have hoped against hope that he could win the battle. The news of his death while not unexpected came as a shock. For over two weeks Mr. Artman has struggled against the disease, which he contracted at Bloomington, while attending summer school at Indiana University. In his fight he has been aided by the best medical skill and the most careful nursing it was possible to obtain. But the disease was of too vibrant a type to be overcome and although he made several rallies which brought temporary hope to the anxious hearts that hovered constantly over his bedside, he was finally forced to surrender to the inevitable.

His death removes from the walks of life a youth of great promise. He was an Indefatigable student and had made a splendid record in both high school and college. He graduated from the Lebanon High School two years ago and then entered Wabash College. He had expected to secure his degree from the Crawfordsville institution of higher learning next June, completing the four years’ course in three years. His work at Indiana University summer school was for the purpose of aiding him in attaining that end. He was popular in college and was one of the prominent members of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was president of his class and was recognized as one of the best students in the college. Besides his regular work in college, he has devoted much of his spare time in acquiring a musical education. His interest in music began in his boyhood and his instruction had been under the best talent available here and in Indianapolis. He became quite proficient as a vocalist and during the later years of his life sang in church quartets here and in Crawfordsville. During his college course he had been connected with the musical organizations of the school and for the coming year he had been elected director of the Wabash Glee Club. Mr. Artman was born and raised in Lebanon and had resided here up to about two years ago when his parents moved to Indianapolis. He was Twenty years old Funeral services will be held Tuesday both in Indianapolis and in Lebanon. The services at 10:30 a.m. at the Artman home in Indianapolis will be short and will be in charge of the Rev. A. B. Philputt, pastor of the Central Christian Church of this city. The principal service will be in the Centenary Methodist Church in this city at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Demetrius Tilloston, of Lafayette and the Rev. L. E. Brown of this city, officiating. College fraternity brothers of Mr. Artman will be the pallbearers.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

William A. Artman

The Lebanon Reporter
Monday, April 23, 1934 - pg 1

WM. A. ARTMAN, 79, CLAIMED BY DEATH

Heart Trouble Fatal To Boone Man

A ten day illness with heart trouble proved fatal to William A. Artman, 79 years old, who expired at his home, 421 East Walnut Street at 2 o’clock this morning. Mr. Artman came to Boone County with his parents when he was fourteen years of age and until moving to Lebanon a few years ago, he spent his life in Union Township of Boone County. He was the brother of the Late Samuel Artman of this city. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Mts. Run. Brief rites will be held at the residence at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. E. A. Williams of Whitestown officiating, with burial in Mts. Run Cemetery. Mr. Artman was born December 11, 1854 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the son of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Artman. He was twice married, first in Boone County to Mary Ellen Woodruff, who passed away September 13, 1922, and the second in Lebanon October 14, 1927, to Mrs. Emma Rader, who survives. He leaves besides the widow five children, Mrs. Olive Ortwein of Westfield, Mrs. Sarah Harshbarger of near Fairview, Mrs. Mollie Brown of Brownsburg and Roy and Frank Artman, both of Rosston, twenty grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, two brothers, Francis Artman of Union Township and Abram Artman of Lebanon, and two sisters, Mrs. Roseanna Hancock and Miss Mary Artman both of near Mts. Run. Two brothers, Samuel Artman and Eli Artman and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Davis and Miss Amanda Artman, preceded him in death.

Submitted by: Libbe Hoogeveen

Mary E. Ashwell

The Jamestown Press
Jamestown, (Boone County), Indiana
Friday, 29 June 1900 page 3

Mary E. ASHWELL was born in Bedford County, Virginia, 9 May 1840; was married to Wm. H. ZIMMERMAN 23 January 1860; moved to in December, 1869. To the union were born ten children, two of whom preceded her to the great beyond, leaving eight , with a kind husband, twelve grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn their bereavement. She was a kind and loving mother and companion. She united with the M. E. Church when 14 years of age and ever lived consistently therewith and was a true Christian until death. He last and most consoling message to her dearest ones and friends was ; Weep not, dear children and father and friends, for me. For I am at rest. The angels are over me. We are a holy band with the angels around us stand.

Submitted by: Janet ISLEY Price

Solon Atkinson

The Jamestown Press
Jamestown, (Boone County) Indiana
11 November 1898

Solon Atkinson (Edited text)

Solon Atkinson died at his home five miles northeast of Lebanon, at an early hour last Thursday morning. The deceased was a graduate of Louisville Medical College, and on account of weakness of the eyesight did not undertake the practice of medicine, but confined himself to the farm. he was a recognized man of high attainments and made friends with all who knew him. His sensational death is a blow to the community where he lives. Funeral was held at the Christian Church at Elizaville.